【Spain】International Certification, Ethical Luxury Guarantee, and Traceability Gain Ground in High Jewelry

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the growing prominence of high jewelry in Spain’s luxury market, driven by consumer demand for pieces that blend…

【Democratic R】Technological Neo-colonialism: How Europe Encourages Mining Predation in Congo

Editor’s NoteThis powerful critique challenges the passive framing of the “resource curse,” shifting the focus from fate to agency and demanding…

【Morelia, Mic】Morelia Police Sanction Illegally Parked Cars on Virrey de Mendoza Street in Morelia

Editor’s NoteThis brief report highlights the responsiveness of local authorities to citizen concerns raised via social media. It serves as a…

【Tokyo, Japan】eBay Expands Anti-Counterfeit Service to Japan to Alleviate Cross-Border E-commerce Concerns

Editor’s NoteeBay Japan is expanding its free authentication service for high-value items, aiming to build greater trust in cross-border e-commerce…

Natural Diamonds Will Continue to Become More Desirable as They Get Scarce: David Kellie of Natural Diamond Council

Editor’s NoteAs the debate between natural and lab-grown diamonds intensifies, we examine the industry’s shifting dynamics, sustainability claims,…

【China】Starting Next Month, Precious Metal Cash Transactions of 100,000 Yuan or More Must Be Reported

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines new anti-money laundering regulations from China’s central bank, requiring precious metals and jewelry businesses…

【China】China Tightens Reporting Rules for Gold and Jewelry Retailers to Combat Money Laundering

Editor’s NoteThis article discusses new anti-money laundering regulations in China, set to take effect on August 1, which will impose stricter…

【Tokyo, Japan】New Jewelry Brand ‘DiaM Jewelry’ Launches, Offering ‘Informed Elegance’ with Natural & Lab-Grown Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article announces the launch of DiaM Jewelry, a new brand built on the concept of “Informed Elegance.” It offers sophisticated…

【Paris, Franc】JOAILLERIE PARIS Auction Totals €16.7M

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the remarkable success of the recent Joaillerie Paris online jewelry sale, which achieved €16.7 million—double…